fold seats Ram 2500 2015 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
•If the mini-latch and mini-buckle are not properly
connected when the seat belt is used by an occu-
pant, the seat belt will not be able to provide
proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury
in a collision.
• When reattaching the mini-latch and mini-buckle,
ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the
webbing is twisted, follow the preceding proce-
dure to detach the mini-latch and mini-buckle,
untwist the webbing, and reattach the mini-latch
and mini-buckle.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch
plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180
degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above
the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of
the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the
shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to
position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or
squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage,
and move it up or down to the position that serves you
best.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .126
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . .126
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .126
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror With Rear View
Camera Display — If Equipped ...........133
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .134
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ...........135
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .......135
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors For Standard And
Trailer Tow — If Equipped ...............136 ▫
Power Mirrors — If Equipped ............138
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........139
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .......................... .139
▫ Trailer Towing Mirrors — If Equipped ......140
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped . . . .141
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor — If
Equipped .......................... .141
 SEATS ............................. .142
▫ Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped ........1423

STORAGE ........................... .234
▫ Glove Compartment ...................234
▫ Door Storage ........................ .236
▫ Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . .237
▫ Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If
Equipped .......................... .239
▫ Seatback Storage ..................... .240
▫ Storage (Regular Cab) ..................240
▫ Storage and Seats (Crew Cab) .............241
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers (Regular Cab
Models) ........................... .242
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............242
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................242 ▫
Power Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped . .243
▫ Manual Sliding Rear Window —
If Equipped ........................ .244
 FOLD FLAT LOAD FLOOR — IF EQUIPPED . .244
 PICKUP BOX ........................ .248
▫ Cargo Camera — If Equipped .............250
▫ Turning Cargo Camera On Or Off — With
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN .................250
 RAMBOX® — IF EQUIPPED ..............251
▫ RamBox® Integrated Box Side Storage Bins . . .251
▫ Locking And Unlocking RamBox® .........254
▫ RamBox® Safety Warning ................255
▫ Bed Extender — If Equipped .............256
▫ Bed Rail Tie-Down System ..............262
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
Dump Feature (Manual Recline Seat Only) —
Standard Cab
Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to
swing (dump) forward on manual recliner seats. This
“dump” feature allows access to the storage bin behind
the seat.
WARNING!
• Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while
actuating the handle. The seatback may swing
forward and hit you causing injury.
• To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback
and actuate the handle, then position the seatback
in the desired position.
40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped
The seat is divided into three segments. The outboard
seat portions are each 40% of the total width of the seat.
On some models the back of the center portion (20%)
easily folds down to provide an armrest/center storage
compartment.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped
Both the outboard rear seats will drop and move forward
when the seatback is folded flat.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
•
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
• Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured cargo can fly
around in a sudden stop or collision and strike
someone in the vehicle, causing serious injury or
death. To fold either rear seat flat:
1. Lift the handle, located on the outboard side of either
of the rear seats.
2. Fold the seatback down and push the seat forward.
Folding Rear Seat Handle
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153

3. Lift the seatback, to return the seat to the uprightposition. Be sure the seat is locked in place.
WARNING!
An improperly latched seat could cause serious in-
jury or death. Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback in not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Rear Passenger Fold-Flat Seats
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or
death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely
stow removed head restraints in a location outside
the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow
the re-installation instructions above prior to oper-
ating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional
clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable and remov-
able head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull
upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button located on the base of the
head restraint and push downward on the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment button
and the release button while pulling upward on the
whole assembly. To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint posts into the holes and adjust it to the
appropriate height.
NOTE:
To remove outboard restraints, the rear seat
bottom must be folded up.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to
occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location outside the occu-
pant compartment.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

You have the ability to configure the functionality of the
auxiliary switches via the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). All
switches can now be configured for setting the switch
type operation to latching or momentary, power source of
either battery or ignition, and ability to hold last state
across key cycles.
NOTE:Holding last state conditions are met when
switch type is set to latching and power source is set to
ignition.
For further information on using the auxiliary switches,
please refer to the Ram Body Builders Guide by accessing
www.rambodybuilder.com and choosing the appropriate
links.CUPHOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders (40–20–40 Seats)
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center
portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center
section of the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

PowerDistribution Center (Fuses) ................795
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........224, 230
Seats ............................... .142
Sliding Rear Window ....................243
Steering .......................... .569, 571
Sunroof ............................. .220
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .820
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features ..........319, 346
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .604
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........771, 774Radio Operation
......................... .393
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................390
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .527
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................780
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................262
Rear ParkSense System ..................189, 198
Rear Seat, Folding .....................152, 153
Rear Window Features .....................242
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .244
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .667
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........670
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......673
Reformulated Gasoline .....................629
Refrigerant .......................... .762, 763
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
854 INDEX

Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .792
Seat Belt Reminder .........................52
Seat Belts ............................ .51, 115
Child Restraint ..........................82
Extender ..............................62
Front Seat ....................... .51, 53, 56
Inspection ............................115
Operating Instructions ....................56
Pregnant Women ........................63
Pretensioners ...........................63
Rear Seat ..............................53
Reminder ............................ .285
Untwisting Procedure .....................61
Seats .............................. .142, 150
Adjustment .......................... .142
Easy Entry ........................... .161
Folding Floor ......................... .244
Memory ............................. .158
Power .............................. .142Rear Folding
...................... .152, 153
Reclining Rear ........................ .151
Security Alarm ............................21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............817
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................21
Key Programming .......................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................20
Service Assistance ........................ .833
Service Contract ......................... .835
Service Manuals ......................... .837
Settings, Personal ..................... .319, 346
Shifting ............................... .452
Automatic Transmission ............455, 464, 476
Transfer Case ......................... .490
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral
(N) ................................ .670
856 INDEX